The PDP provides data to the FDA and EPA to enforce pesticide residue tolerances. 2023 California Agricultural Highlights
Mexico, Chile, and Peru were the top three foreign countries from which samples were collected. Download File Barely Legal 01.2023.pdf
Ecuador had the highest percentage of produce sampled that contained illegal residues (23%). The PDP provides data to the FDA and
In 2023, samples were collected in California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington. In 2023, samples were collected in California, Colorado,
The DPR sampled 118 different types of fresh fruits and vegetables, with illegal residues detected on 44 different commodities.
The PDP monitors pesticide residues in the U.S. food supply, focusing on fruits and vegetables.
Roughly two-thirds of specialty crop growers (lettuce, apple, broccoli) have invested in automation, with expectations that only about 20% of the harvest will be automated by 2025. g., leafy greens, citrus) or a specific country/region ? PDP 2023 Annual Summary - Agricultural Marketing Service